Episode Seventy-Four: Vincent Gale

Vincent Gale is an award-winning actor who has absolutely appeared in your favourite Vancouver series or film. Battlestar Galactica? He was Chief Peter Laird. Stargate Universe? He was Morrison. Bates Motel, Fathers & Sons, Supernatural, Hector and the Search for Happiness, Supergirl, Arrow, Sanctuary, Cold Squad, The Outer Limits, 21 Jump Street, Neon Rider – Vincent’s been there, done that, and he’s got awards to show for his efforts: a Genie Award in 2002 for Last Wedding, and a Leo Award in 2019 for playing Phil Fleischman, AKA Flesh, AKA one of the most tortured and complex characters in recent years, on SyFy’s bonkers vampire apocalypse series, Van Helsing. In this thoughtful and wide-ranging episode, Vincent reflects on watershed moments in his childhood, why he considers acting his side hustle, the impact that his accomplished wife Jennifer Clement has had on his career, his horrifying visit to San Diego Comic-Con, and the joys and challenges of playing Phil “Flesh” Fleischman on Van Helsing. Episode sponsor: Almiro Studios’ ‘Foreign AF’ web series